There are 3 ways to get from Basra to Petra by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane BSR - AQJ
- Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus
7h 17m$347–936Drive 1,594.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Basra to Petracar 1,594.7 km
17h 34m$252–363Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus
- Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane BSR - AMM
- Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus
8h 13m$437–1,185
Basra International Airport (BSR) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basra to Petra is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 17h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Basra to Petra is to fly and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $340 - $950.
The distance between Basra and Petra is 1373 km. The road distance is 1594.7 km.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Basra to Petra, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Basra to Petra is 1595 km. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Basra to Petra.
There are 235+ hotels available in Petra.
What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Petra, Jordan?
There is no direct connection from Basra to Petra. However, you can take the taxi to Basra International Airport (BSR) airport, fly to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), take the taxi to Aqaba Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett. Alternatively, you can drive from Basra to Petra in around 17h 34m.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to King Hussein International Airport via Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–850
Flights from Basra International Airport to King Hussein International Airport via Queen Alia International Airport, Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $300–900
Flights from Basra International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Basra International Airport to King Hussein International Airport via Doha, Queen Alia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
Flights from Basra International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,300
- Phone
- +962 6 566 4141
- [email protected]
- Website
- jett.com.jo
Bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–36
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $6–9
Bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jett
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–31
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $12–17
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